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Linksys WRT54G3G

The Linksys WRT54G3G does an admirable job of simply and seamlessly sharing a Vodafone 3G data connection.

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BlackBerry 8707g

The BlackBerry 8707g is reasonably zippy and easy-to-use, but lacks many common smartphone features like Wi-Fi and microSD memory expansion.

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BigPond Next G Wireless Broadband Mobile Card

Fancy a 1.3Mbps broadband pipeline direct to your notebook, without a cable in sight? The new BigPond wireless data card makes good on Telstra's lofty promises for its Next G network.

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Samsung A701

While a decent phone in its own right, what makes the A701 stand out is what the Next G service brings to the mix, such as streaming video content and a high-speed connection to the Internet.

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Samsung A801

Available on Telstra's Next G network, Samsung's slide-open A801 has a slim 13.8mm profile and sports a 3-megapixel camera.

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Next G now more popular than CDMA: Telstra

Telstra has revealed that for the first time, there are more subscribers to its third generation Next G network than its 2G CDMA counterparts, with over one million users adopting 3G technology.

Telstra streams live concert on 3G

Missy Higgins will be the first artist to stream a live concert to 3G mobile phones, according to Telstra.

Optus taking on Telstra with 42Mbps 3G network

Today Optus announced plans to expand its 3G network coverage next year to 98 percent of Australia and will bring mobile speeds up to 42Mbps by 2010, in a direct challenge to rival Telstra.

Mini mobile broadband laptops coming soon

The mobile industry is already in talks with hardware manufacturers about creating smaller, cheaper laptops which come with embedded high speed mobile broadband connectivity.

Telstra Next G audited as CDMA closure looms

Telstra claims its controversial Next G network is now officially better than its soon-to-be-defunct CDMA equivalent, after the telco sent a team to audit network coverage. Now government testers are hot on their heels.

I need to get wireless Internet on my laptop, but can't find anyone offering ExpressCards.

Recently I bought an HP notebook which only has an ExpressCard slot. However, when I called Optus to ask to be connected or to assist me with this, nobody knew what I was talking about when I mentioned ExpressCard. I would appreciate it if somebody could please explain how it all works. Also I would like to know how it works overseas and what sort of plans are available.

CNET.com.au's quick guide to 3G

If the advantages of 3G mobile networks goes over your head, don't worry, you're not alone. With 3G services rapidly outselling 2G services in Australia we're here to help with an easy explanation of what 3G is and what it all means to you.

Mobile phone buying guide

Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device -- your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the the right plan and handset for you.

Upgrading Wi-Fi standards

Is it possible to upgrade an 802.11b-capable laptop to 802.11g with a firmware change?

Why are downloads via wireless networks so much slower than via wired networks?

Why is it that I can download a file through ethernet cable at 1.5Mbps but the same file through the wireless network is downloaded at 495kbps?

Mobile broadband cranks it up: HSDPA data cards compared

High-speed mobile broadband has arrived! We compare Telstra's BigPond Wireless Next G service, Vodafone's HSDPA-enhanced 3G network and 3's new NetConnect ExpressCard.

Mobile broadband: HSDPA modem and card round-up

We test the latest HSDPA mobile broadband hardware on the 3G networks of Telstra's Next G, Vodafone and 3.

Telstra Next G mobile phones

Telstra claims its Next G network covers 98 percent of the Australian population and is the fastest in the country. CNET.com.au explains what Next G is and how it differs from other providers, and compares the Next G mobile phones available.

Best mid-weight laptops

Nine mid-weight laptops for the discerning mobile user.

Speed up with a 3G mobile phone

Third-generation handsets offer video calls, music downloads and streaming services. They're generally a bit bigger than their 2G cousins but offer a whole lot more multimedia functionality.

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Matrox Unified Display Drivers (Windows 2000/XP) 5.82 (2/26/02)

Get the latest Windows 2000/XP drivers for the Millennium Mystique/220/Millennium II/G100/G200/G400/G450/G550 video card.

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Matrox Certified Display Drivers (Windows 2000/XP) 5.92.006 (2/19/04)

Update Windows 2000/XP drivers for your Matrox G550, G450, G400, or G200 family's graphics board.

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Matrox Video BIOS Update 2.55a

Update the BIOS of the latest Matrox graphics cards, including G550, G450, G400, and G200 series.

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Matrox Unified Display Drivers (Windows 98/Me) 6.82

Get the latest Windows 98/Me display driver for your Matrox G200/G400/G450/G550 video card.

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AVOne 3GP Video Converter 2.37

Convert between video and mobile video formats.

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